Cerebras CEO says we’re nearing a future where everyone has a personal AI assistant at home

The vision of artificial intelligence moving from the data center into the living room is closer than many realize. Andrew Feldman, CEO and co-founder of Cerebras Systems, recently shared his outlook on the evolution of consumer technology, suggesting that the era of the dedicated "AI appliance" is rapidly approaching.

The Rise of the Domestic AI Agent

Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Feldman addressed the trajectory of AI integration within the household. Rather than viewing this as a distant, futuristic concept, he argued that the infrastructure and software capabilities are already coalescing. He pointed to the rapid growth of consumer-facing AI agents—such as Meta’s Muse and the high-flying startup Instinct, which recently hit a $10 billion valuation—as clear indicators that the market is ready for more personalized, agentic experiences.

Feldman envisions a hybrid model for these future home assistants, mirroring the architecture of modern smartphones.

"Just like your cell phone, they’ll do some work on device and some work going back to the cloud. But I think they will get to know you very well, and you will have a security perimeter around them. And they will certainly have access to credit cards and be able to buy things for you."

Beyond Automation: A New Utility

For Feldman, the ultimate goal of these assistants isn't just to replicate human tasks, but to improve the quality of daily life. He is already an active proponent of this technology, utilizing a personal "collection of agents" to manage his professional life. These tools handle routine burdens, such as:

• Calendar management: Automatically organizing and sweeping schedules.
• Meeting preparation: Aggregating relevant background information on call participants.
• Workflow optimization: Executing complex, multi-step tasks that previously required manual intervention.

Building the Foundation

While Feldman is enthusiastic about the consumer potential of AI, he remains focused on his company’s core mission: infrastructure. By providing the high-performance hardware necessary to power these sophisticated models, Cerebras is positioning itself as the engine behind the next wave of innovation.

"One of the reasons I love being in infrastructure is because I don’t need the consumer-facing idea," Feldman noted. "I like building the platforms that other people’s ideas take flight on."

As the industry shifts toward agentic AI, Feldman’s focus on the underlying compute power suggests that the hardware required to make these personal assistants a reality is already being built, setting the stage for a new generation of domestic technology.